Mother treated twice for UTI is now peeing blood with pain in flank area?!
Question: Mother treated twice for UTI is now peeing blood with pain in flank area?
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There are several possible causes of persistent protein in urine, among them diabetes, kidney disease or disease of the urinary tract, high blood pressure, overuse of some drugs, heart disease and heart failure.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/protein…
Here's a page that describes causes of blood in the urine. Kidney stones can account for it but there are many other possibilities.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/blood_in_…
Bottom line: make her an appointment with a different doctor if she isn't satisfied with her current one. Don't wait too long.
kidney problems from diabetes? Avoid sugar. Get tested.